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Toyota Noah

AZR65Stock varies — page stays live

The AZR65 is the four-wheel-drive variant of the first-generation Noah. Sharing its direct-injection power plant with the AZR60, this chassis is slightly heavier and rides marginally higher to accommodate the rear driveshaft and differential, providing enhanced traction in cold-weather regions.

Engine
1AZ-FSE 2.0L D-4
Displacement
1,998 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
4AT / CVT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Minivan
Toyota Noah AZR65Toyota Noah — representative 1st Gen (R60) image

Chassis variants of the Noah

AZR601AZ-FSE 2.0L D-41,998 ccFF4AT / CVT
AZR651AZ-FSE 2.0L D-41,998 cc4WD4AT / CVT
ZRR702.0L dual VVT-i / Valvematic1,986 ccFFCVT

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,580 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,875 mm
Weight
1,600 kg
Shipping volume
14.56 M³

Manufacture year vs. registration year

Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:

Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
AZR65-0001001XXXXXXNov 2001 – Aug 2004Pre-facelift 4WD
AZR65-0058001XXXXXXAug 2004 – May 2007Facelift 4WD

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This AZR65 was produced 2001–2007; the statuses below are checked against Aug 2026.

KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.
UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.
TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.
ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.
MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.

Common questions about the AZR65

Is the 4WD system in the AZR65 full-time or part-time?
It uses Toyota's active torque control 4WD system, which automatically distributes torque to the rear wheels when front-wheel slippage is detected, optimizing fuel consumption when 4WD is not needed.
Why is the fuel economy of the AZR65 lower than the AZR60?
The AZR65 is approximately 100 kg heavier due to the extra drivetrain components (transfer case, driveshaft, and rear differential) which increases parasitic drag and rotational mass.